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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.78, 560.07 and 210.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.78, 560.07 and 210.98 is: 316.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.78 : 560.07 = 210.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.78/560.07 = 210.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.78x = 560.07 × 210.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.78x = 118,163.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,163.57/373.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.13

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